VO Arts d'Orient et d'Extrême-Orient - mardi 14 mars (lots 3647 à 3769)

Portraits of Maharajas, a set of 4 silver prints, India, 19th-20th century, comprising:

1 full-length portrait of a prince, standing in an interior, holding a sword, 26.5x18 cm (print). Certificate of authenticity by Art 75 Galerie Yves di maria, Paris, 24 March 2005, dating the print to ca 1900

1 full-length portrait of a Maharaja, standing in an interior, leaning on a chair, 28x17 cm (print). Photographic credits on the cardboard on which the print is glued: "Th. Paar, photographer, Darjeeling. India". Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot n°266. The print is dated ca 1900

1 portrait of Sri Moolam Thirunal, Maharaja of Travancore, standing in an interior, 28x20 cm (print). This Maharaja was Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India and wears the collar, medal and mantle. A similar print, attributed to Bourne & Shepherd and dated 1903, is in the Royal Collection, inv. no. RCIN 2916579. A similar print was sold at Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot no. 118

1 full-length portrait of Krishna Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore, holding a cane, leaning on a chair, print signed Krishnaraja Wadiyar, 29x17.5 cm (print). Photographic credits on the cardboard on which the print is glued: "Barton, Son & Co., Bangalore".

Lot 3749

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Estimate

CHF 200 - 300

Adjudicated(excl. fees)

CHF 100

Description

Portraits of Maharajas, a set of 4 silver prints, India, 19th-20th century, comprising:

1 full-length portrait of a prince, standing in an interior, holding a sword, 26.5x18 cm (print). Certificate of authenticity by Art 75 Galerie Yves di maria, Paris, 24 March 2005, dating the print to ca 1900

1 full-length portrait of a Maharaja, standing in an interior, leaning on a chair, 28x17 cm (print). Photographic credits on the cardboard on which the print is glued: "Th. Paar, photographer, Darjeeling. India". Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot n°266. The print is dated ca 1900

1 portrait of Sri Moolam Thirunal, Maharaja of Travancore, standing in an interior, 28x20 cm (print). This Maharaja was Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India and wears the collar, medal and mantle. A similar print, attributed to Bourne & Shepherd and dated 1903, is in the Royal Collection, inv. no. RCIN 2916579. A similar print was sold at Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot no. 118

1 full-length portrait of Krishna Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore, holding a cane, leaning on a chair, print signed Krishnaraja Wadiyar, 29x17.5 cm (print). Photographic credits on the cardboard on which the print is glued: "Barton, Son & Co., Bangalore".

Condition report

Prince:
Tirage collé à un carton, lui-même dans un passe-partout (non collé). Déchirure sur le carton
Quelques taches
Petite déchirure
Surface "craquelée"
Quelques rayures de surface

Maharaja debout, appuyé à une chaise:
Tirage collé à un carton. Déchirure sur le carton. Dans un passe-partout (non collé)
Quelques taches
Quelques manques à la surface

Sri Moolam Thirunal:
Tirage collé à un carton. Traces de colle visibles sur le bord gauche (quand on regarde la photographie)
Déchirures sur les deux coins à droite (quand on regarde la photographie). Le coin supérieur droit est resté collé sur le carton, tandis que le reste de cette zone s'est décollé.
Quelques rayures de surface
Quelques taches

Krishna Wadiyar:
Tirage collé à un carton
Quelques rayures de surface

Extra information

SPLENDEURS DU TEMPS DES MAHARAJAS (1858-1947)

Cet ensemble de plus de 90 représentations photographiques ou peintes de l'Inde au temps du Raj britannique est le troisième et dernier volet de cette vaste collection déjà proposée lors des ventes de septembre et décembre 2022. Éclectique, elle nous offre un aperçu des diverses techniques photographiques employées à cette époque. Certaines photographies sont par ailleurs attribuées notamment au studio Bourne & Shepherd ou à Lala Deen Dayal, photographes renommés de l'époque.